Endophthalmitis caused by Bacteroides fragilis after pars plana vitrectomy and treatment approach

Author: Hakan YILDIRIM ¹ ; Mehmet BALBABA ¹ ; Turgut YILMAZ ² ; Zülal Asci TORAMAN ³
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1. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Firat University
2. Medical Park Hospital
3. Faculty of Medicine, Department of Microbiology, Firat University
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Bacteroides fragilis; Endophthalmitis; Pars plana vitrectomy
From: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2022;15(1):44-46
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Rationale: Endophthalmitis is an uncommon but serious ocular infection often resulting in probable visual loss. Bacteroides fragilis is a rare cause of endophthalmitis. Patient concerns: A 46-year-old male patient complained of eye pain and low vision after pars plana vitrectomy. Diagnosis: Bacteroides fragilis endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy was diagnosed. Interventions: Pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil implantation were performed. Outcomes: Early treatment and choice of tamponade in endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy may possibly prevent evisceration and progression of endophthalmitis. Lessons: Bacteroides fragilis can be seen in cases of endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy.